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Friday, February 28, 2014

Well friends, I had high hopes that I would have a studio update for you all today, including a pretty new rug and closet curtain. However, the rug was baaaaad and the curtain fabric just wasn't right. So sadly, I have nothin'. There were a few other hang-ups, but I will get into all of that within the next update. I thought it would be fun to take a break from studio talk today and focus on my inner organizing nerd instead.

In the past, I have shared my purse process, which basically consists of me carrying a tote that holds my planner, iPad, pens, sunglasses, some other girly things and my wallet. I take the tote in the car with me when I travel, but don't take it inside with me when I run into stores as I much prefer to just carry a single clutch or wallet most of the time.

Do you ever get frustrated with your purse and just dump it all on the table and give it an instant organizing session? I did that earlier this week and noticed that there is always a common trend when I do this. Pesky bobby pins! Seriously, can't stand those things but I always carry them and use them to pin up my hair. I know, I know, this is really important stuff right here.

It isn't just the bobby pins though; it is also hair ties and jewelry. They always seem to be floating around in random pockets inside of my tote. I decided I needed a small container to corral those itty bitties. Plus, there are times when I need to occasionally remove my wedding ring when I am out {no hubby, you don't have to worry... think manicures and long typing sessions at the coffee shop}, and I liked the idea of having something to keep it in so it isn't floating around inside of my tote.

Enter an empty prescription bottle.

Riveting right? No, this is not rocket science organizing and I know I am not the first to use a prescription bottle to organize little items inside of my purse. But why not share the big projects with the little right? So here you have it. I spray painted a prescription bottle... {I figured if the genius Courtney can spray paint a bleach bottle cap, I could spray paint a prescription bottle}

And then covered it in a vinyl cutout done with my die cutting machine.

And it turned out as adorable small storage for my tote.

I am sure I will continue to use upcycle these containers for other small storage, and next time I will probably save the trouble of the spray paint {it can easily scrape off if you don't put a thin coat of primer on it first and/or a protective finish over it after} and just use decorative paper or fabric and Mod Podge instead. Live and learn and share I say. At least it is cute!

This project reminded me of the sweet little headphone storage I created out of a Q-Tip container awhile back, which I still use all of the time. I adore when everyday packaging can be re-purosed.

59 comments:

What a great idea to decorate them! I feel bad throwing them out, but don't want my children (or me) to get confused as to what is medicine and what is not. I wonder if I could use mod podge on some washi tape to cover one up?

Hi Jen! I love your idea with the bottle! I like big flowy bags so my stuff can get banged up in there if I'm not careful (or my son decides to jump on it). I may just try this out, it's wonderful! I currently use an Altoids tin to put all my teeny tiny objects in; I love it because it's hardy and smells like mint!

WOW... I use my old prescription bottles for bobby pins, q tips, lotion, e.t.c when I travel.. I don't have a vinyl cutout machine but I will be spray painting some of mine soon... This is such a great idea

How cute! I've been using our empty baby wipe containers for storing little things for our desk, and I made one into a little trash bag dispenser. I'm also saving our two-liter and detergent bottles to paint and make into flower pots this spring.

I've been trying to reuse my empty prescription bottles lately too. They're recyclable but I still feel the need to save them. I have one in the car that holds a small bar of soap ( I always have a bottle of water in my car and the soap has come in handy a few times) and I have one in my purse to hold extra camera batteries. Mine aren't as pretty as yours though. I wish my company used pretty green bottles!!

Such a good idea!! I use tide pods containers to corral my sons hotwheels and other little cars. I also use an old wipes container for our plastic grocery bags. It's so simple to push one in and grab one out when we need one.

Hi Martha! Any of the fonts you have downloaded to your computer with load right into the Silhouette Software. The vinyl can be purchased directly from Silhouette, at some craft stores and online at various craft merchants. It is such a fun tool, you are sure to love it!

we dont have perscription bottles where im from and our q-tip bottles are was too soft, any other suggestions of things i might use? totally going to try this though. i love it.www.itsmylittlethings.blogspot.com

I have one I carry in my tote, but it's for sewing needles. I painted my with clear nail polish to protect the decorations. When my kids were little, I carried a diaper bag. Now I carry a knitting bag, and like you, grab my wallet out of it when shopping. Once when the kids were little, I got to a polling place to vote, and found I only had crayons in my bag - no other writing tools! Somebody else in line felt bad for me and shared their pen, but I dumped out the entire bag on the stroller shade, hoping a pen was lingering in the bottom, but no such luck! I have a little freebie from Michaels that was supposed to be for beading, but I use it to carry fold-up scissors, plastic needle, thread, etc. My rx bottle revamp fits in there too and holds my sewing needles. It moves from knitting bag to knitting bag, whatever one (yes, I have many) I'm hauling that day.

And to think I just threw out 2 in the recycling bin. This is a great idea! Now, I have to go dig them out and spend some time being crafty thanks to your great post you shared. Hope you are having a lovely weekend :)

I'm about 5 yrs behind everyone else, but I just saw this and immediately located at least 4 bottles. I have been looking at backgrounds that I can print with my cricut but can't find anything a cute as what you used. I will keep looking. May try the new plastic gum containers too. I use a laundry pod container in my car for a trashcan (keeps that fresh smell going too) or a dishwasher pod container. Both make good trashcans that can be used for a while, have a lid and can be recycled if they get yuck.

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